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New Albany Flood Control District Board Meeting - May 12, 2026

City Council & Boards — Tuesday, May 12, 2026
BodyNew Albany, Indiana
SessionCity Council & Boards
DateTuesday, May 12, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:14

Ready?

0:15

Ready.

0:16

Okay.

0:16

I'd like to call to order the uh May 12th, 2026.

0:20

Uh meeting of the New Albany Flood Control District Board of Commissioners.

0:26

Approval of minutes.

0:28

Will you note that Mickey's joined us?

0:30

I'd also like to note that Mickey Thompson is joining us today by Zoom.

0:40

Approval of minutes.

0:44

You want me to make the motion to uh approve the minutes?

0:47

That'd be fine.

0:49

Okay, I'll make a motion to approve the minutes.

0:51

I'll second.

0:52

So Mickey Thompson has made a motion to approve the minutes.

0:55

Michelle second.

0:56

All in favor?

0:58

Aye.

0:58

Aye.

0:59

Aye.

1:00

Motion is approved.

1:06

Claims.

1:09

I'll make a motion to approve the claims.

1:12

I'll second.

1:13

Mickey Thompson has made a motion to approve the claims.

1:15

Cheryl second.

1:16

All in favor?

1:17

Aye.

1:18

Aye.

1:19

Aye.

1:21

No opposed.

1:22

Motion carries.

1:24

So Mickey, if you need to hop off at any point, we'll go back to the order of the agenda.

1:29

Thank you.

1:31

I still have time now to have a call to say.

1:36

Okay, we uh any communications from the public.

1:59

Any communications from the director?

2:02

Good morning.

2:03

Good morning.

2:04

Good morning.

2:06

Do not have a ton of updates.

2:11

Unfortunately, I don't know quite sure why, but I can't get the clear one.

2:16

The river is currently at 12.7 feet.

2:19

Um so we've bottomed out coming out of the spring here, going into the spring.

2:24

Um preparations are underway for events.

2:28

We've already had several private events on the riverfront, some 5K's and whatnot.

2:34

Um we are preparing for 4th of July and other summertime festivals that happen along the greenway as well as mowing.

2:41

Um working on wrapping up some um necessary things for the U.S.

2:48

Army Corps Engineers inspection coming next year.

2:52

So systems operating fine, everything's fully functional, but there are some requirements we have to meet their standards on.

2:59

We're underway with current the update on the walkway out there.

3:10

The overlook?

3:11

No update on the overlook.

3:12

Still uh under review, trying to decide exactly what plane's gonna happen moving forward.

3:19

We are working with the core on that to see what permitting needs may or may not be um applicable to repairs or changes, modifications, that type of thing in that area.

3:32

So thank you, Brad.

3:51

Do we have any new business?

3:52

Uh just for the record, like to note that the March 2026 financials have been provided to the board.

4:01

Thank you, Cheryl.

4:06

Any unfinished business?

4:14

I don't think so.

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Summary of Proceedings

New Albany Flood Control District Board Meeting - May 12, 2026

The New Albany Flood Control District Board of Commissioners held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Council Chambers of New Albany City Hall. Board members present were President Michael Thompson (participating via Zoom), Vice-President David Brewer, and Member Cheryl Bailey. The meeting covered routine approvals and a brief director's update on river conditions, event preparations, and pending projects.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes from the April 14, 2026 monthly meeting was made by Michael Thompson and seconded by a person identified in the transcript as "Michelle" – likely board member Cheryl Bailey (the appointed member is Cheryl Bailey). The motion passed unanimously.
  • Approval of Claims: A motion to approve the claims was made by Michael Thompson and seconded by Cheryl Bailey. The motion passed unanimously with no opposition.

Director's Report

  • Director Brad reported that the Ohio River level is currently at 12.7 feet and has bottomed out after the spring season. Preparations are underway for private events (including 5K runs), the Fourth of July celebration, and other summertime festivals along the greenway. Mowing operations continue.
  • Work is progressing on requirements for the upcoming U.S. Army Corps of Engineers inspection next year; all systems are operating and fully functional.
  • Regarding the walkway/overlook project, there is no update. It remains under review with the Corps to determine applicable permitting for repairs or modifications.

Discussion Items

  • March 2026 Financials: Member Cheryl Bailey noted that the March 2026 financial statements have been provided to the board. No further action was taken.

Key Outcomes

  • The board approved the April 2026 meeting minutes and the claims list.
  • No new business or unfinished business was addressed.
  • The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

Meeting Transcript

Ready? Ready. Okay. I'd like to call to order the uh May 12th, 2026. Uh meeting of the New Albany Flood Control District Board of Commissioners. Approval of minutes. Will you note that Mickey's joined us? I'd also like to note that Mickey Thompson is joining us today by Zoom. Approval of minutes. You want me to make the motion to uh approve the minutes? That'd be fine. Okay, I'll make a motion to approve the minutes. I'll second. So Mickey Thompson has made a motion to approve the minutes. Michelle second. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Aye. Motion is approved. Claims. I'll make a motion to approve the claims. I'll second. Mickey Thompson has made a motion to approve the claims. Cheryl second. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Aye. No opposed. Motion carries. So Mickey, if you need to hop off at any point, we'll go back to the order of the agenda. Thank you. I still have time now to have a call to say. Okay, we uh any communications from the public. Any communications from the director? Good morning. Good morning. Good morning. Do not have a ton of updates. Unfortunately, I don't know quite sure why, but I can't get the clear one. The river is currently at 12.7 feet. Um so we've bottomed out coming out of the spring here, going into the spring. Um preparations are underway for events. We've already had several private events on the riverfront, some 5K's and whatnot. Um we are preparing for 4th of July and other summertime festivals that happen along the greenway as well as mowing. Um working on wrapping up some um necessary things for the U.S. Army Corps Engineers inspection coming next year. So systems operating fine, everything's fully functional, but there are some requirements we have to meet their standards on. We're underway with current the update on the walkway out there.

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